Evidence Based Birth on Routine Practices

You can see the detailed list of references here: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/updated-table-on-the-state-of-maternity-care-in-the-u-s/ and here http://www.improvingbirth.org/2012/11/state-of-maternity-care/

Stretching to Avoid Tearing

The headline is an attention grabber, but the content sends you in the right direction!

"How to make your vag stretch so you won't tear during natural childbirth"

Warm compress during labor prevents trauma

Warm compress during labor prevents trauma -- some great research for those concerned with tearing during birth.

Episiotomy: Is it better to tear or be cut?

Episiotomy: Is it better to tear or be cut? an article from iVillage.